Awoba Stars win Brown Ideye Challenge Opener

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Lucky Martins brace helped Awoba FC to a 4-2 victory over Rumuowha FC in the
opening match of the much-talked-about Brown Ideye Challenge.

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Professional Football League Legend, Victor Ezeji officially set the ball
rolling with the first kick of the tournament, after which spectators got
treated to an intriguing affair, regardless of the heavy downpour in the second
half.

With
goals from Captain, Fiafiaene Sabbath and Lucky Martin, Awoba FC were 2-0 up at
the break. On resumption, they extended their lead before Rumuowha pulled two
back.

However,
a comeback for Rumuowha FC was not to be. Instead Awoba added a fourth.

Action
continues on Thursday at the Brown Ideye Challenge.

The
NTA Playing field, Mgbuoba will continue to play host to the best of soccer
artistry in the grassroots as three matches are slated to hold this afternoon.
Starting the day's programme is a Group A game between Soccer Fire FC and
Citadel FC at 2pm.

In
group B, Military side, Amphibious will take on Ghanaman & Friends also at
2pm at the B pitch while in the same group, A&B Academy will slug it out with
Abduljeleel Ajagun Soccer Academy at 4pm.